Next Generation Trail Race

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10 K, 5 K, 1 Mile

Stephen F. Austin State parkSan Felipe, Texas

Participants must be 0-18 years of age. We want our youth athletes to get the experience of picking up a packet, starting at the banner and finishing with a medal.

We will need a lot of support in putting these events on with safety and structure. Parents will be REQUIRED to run with their child if he/she requires it. We will have a check in/check out on the course and also have safety monitors that will run in the races as well.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The trails are primarily single track trails that are on soft ground, pine needles or soft clay. There is little to no elevation gain with only a few small rollers along the course.

Event Start LocationTBD within the Stephen F. Austin State Park.

Course DescriptionSingle track trail with soft ground and a few rollers.

AwardsEach participant will receive a shirt at packet pickup and a medal upon completion of the race.

Post Race ActivitiesAll participants are encouraged to socialize after the race. There will be food for purchase at the finish line.

WeatherTBD

DirectionsFrom Houston, travel west on Interstate 10, Exit # 723 (San Felipe / Frydek) to FM 1458 (just before Sealy). Turn right (north) on FM 1458 for two miles and then left on Park Road 38. Proceed .08 miles to park entrance.

ParkingThere will be NO parking at the Start/Finish Line.
Refer to parking map provided on event website: http://www.trailracingovertexas.com/next-generation-trail-races/

As always we ENCOURAGE you to use the parks facilities. The camp grounds are great at the park and very affordable for the day. This helps keep the traffic in/out down and gives you a better place to keep your gear and enjoy the park as well. Here is the link to make online reservations for the park: http://texas.reserveworld.com/Home.aspx

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